Oliver Perry Shiras
Biography of Oliver Perry Shiras
Biographic Details
- Family Name (Surname): Shiras
- First Name: Oliver
- Middle Name: Perry
- Date of Birth: October , 22 , 1833
- Place of Birth (POB): Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania (US-PA, PA, 42, Pa., Penn., Penna.)
- Date of Death: January , 7 , 1916
- Place of Death (POD): Sea Breeze , Florida (US-FL, FL, 12, Fla., Fl., Flor.)
- Gender Identity: Male
- Race or Ethnicity: White
Oliver Perry Shiras Court Service Information
- Court Name: United States District Court, Northern District of Iowa
- Court Type: United States District Court
- Appointment under the Presidency of: Chester A. Arthur ( Republican )
- Judge Nomination vote date (as recorded in the Senate Executive Journal): 08/03/1882
- New Seat
- Authorization legislation: 22 Stat. 172
- Referral of Nominations to Judiciary Committee Date: 08/03/1882
- Committee action: Reported With Recommendation
- Committee action date: 08/04/1882
- Senate voice vote?: Yes
- Senate vote Date (Confirmation Date): 08/04/1882
- Commission Date: 08/04/1882
- Date of Termination: 11/01/1903
- Termination of function of Judge (specific reason): Retirement
Oliver Perry Shiras in the Law School
- Name of School: Ohio University
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)
- Law Degree Year: 1853
Second Law School Attendance
- Law Degree (Name of School): Ohio University
- Degree: Master of Arts (A.M.)
- Law Degree Year: 1856
Third Law School Attendance
- Law Degree (Name of School): Yale Law School
- Degree: Bachelor of Laws ( LL.B.)
- Law Degree Year: 1856
Oliver Perry Shiras Career Path
Employment:
- Private practice, Dubuque, Iowa, 1856-1882, 1903-1916
- U.S. Army judge advocate and first lieutenant, 1862-1863
- City councilman, Dubuque, Iowa
Resources
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